Gruner & Jahr is launching its latest findings on the women’s monthly magazine market, concentrating on 15 top titles including Company and Cosmopolitan. The report, which revealed that 80% of those surveyed found advertising in Vogue interesting, can be accessed on MediaTel as soon as it is available.
ITV has signed a seven-figure deal with world heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe. The contract will cover broadcasts of the fighter’s next five matches, which will be shown as part of the Saturday Night Big Fight live show.
ITV has signed a seven-figure deal with world heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe. The contract will cover broadcasts of the fighter’s next five matches, which will be shown as part of the Saturday Night Big Fight live show.
It was announced today that the owner of LBC, Crown Communications, has gone into receivership, leaving debts of up to £16m.It now looks as though the proposed takeover of the radio station by Lady Shirley Porter’s consortium, Chelverton, may go ahead. The rumour still stands that ITN is considering setting up a rival bid, along… Continue reading LBC Takeover Looks Set To Go Ahead
Cinema admissions in Britain last year totalled 98 million, 5 million more than in 1991 and the highest figure for 12 years.The increase is attributed to box office hits such as Basic Instinct and Hook, as well as the continuing growth of multiplex cinemas.December was a particularly lucrative month with admissions totalling 9.8m, a 63%… Continue reading Cinema Admissions Rise In 1992
AIRC director, Brian West, announced at the European Association For Commercial Radio general assembly this week that Alfonso Ruiz de Assin is to take over as president. West will remain on the executive committee of the Association.
More O’Ferrall Supersites is launching an above-the-line advertising campaign this week, starting with full colour inserts in the trade press. It is the first campaign of its kind that the outdoor company has initiated for over three years.The ‘Big Idea’ theme is designed to challenge agencies and advertisers to be brave with outdoor by stressing… Continue reading More O’Ferrall Launches Campaign
The Radio Authority has advertised the regional local licence for the North East of England. The licence is for a service on the FM band with the potential to reach 1 million adults. The closing date for applications is May 4.3 applications have been received for existing ILR Aberdeen licences. The incumbent NorthSound has applied… Continue reading ILR Licences
Nick Milligan is taking over as sales director of archive satellite channel, UK Gold. Milligan was formerly sales controller with Thames Television.
The editor of Today newspaper, Martin Dunn, is leaving the paper to start up as editor of the Boston Herald in March. Deputy editor of the paper, Amanda Platell is also set to leave, taking up the position of group managing director with MGN.
